Residents in Southern California are bracing for continued above-average temperatures this week, with forecasters from the National Weather Service in San Diego projecting that today may likely be the hottest day in the region. According to the NWS update, “Hot conditions for inland areas will continue through much of this week,” with inland temperatures 10-20 degrees above seasonal averages. Highs in some inland valleys are expected to reach the mid-90s to about 103 degrees.